Summary of Contents for Refu sol PV Heater DCLV
- Page 1 PV Heater DCLV Producing warm water with photovoltaics Operation- and installation instructions Version 02.6...
- Page 2 PV Heater DCLV Production of warm water Type of Documentation Operation- and installation instruction Purpose of the In this documentation the use of PV Heater DCLV has been described. Documentation AEI Power GmbH Uracher Street 91 • D-72555 Metzingen Released by Telephone: +49 7123969202 •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.5.1 Internal connections ...................... 14 Installation ..........................15 Required tools........................ 15 PV Heater DCLV to be assembled to Water Storage............ 16 Optional web connection ....................23 Optional control on ENABLE input (X3) ................ 24 5.4.1 Location on board ......................24 5.4.2... - Page 4 BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN The Functions of the Relay .................... 27 Enable Switch ........................ 28 Remove Permanent Error ....................28 6.10 Set Time ........................28 6.11 Update ........................... 28 6.12 Float Through ........................ 29 Monitoring Portal AE SiteLink (REFUlog) ................30 General Information ....................... 30 Integration of PV Heater in AE SiteLink (REFUlog) ............
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Page 5: Using This Operation Instruction
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 1 Using this operation instruction This operation instruction is a part of the product ⇒ Operation instruction should be read before installation of the equipment. ⇒ Operation instructions should be made available at the equipment during the complete life of the product. -
Page 6: Suggestions
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN “CAUTION” designates a safety instruction, which if ignored could lead to damaged goods or light physical damages! CAUTION Suggestions Note: A suggestion describes information, which is important for the optimum and economic operation of the system. -
Page 7: Suggestions On Safety
PV system and being fitted into an existing heating system. AE PV heater DCLV should be used only in connection with the AEREFUsol screwed in PV heating element that is delivered along with the equipment. Every usage that goes beyond that is considered as not in accordance with the regulations. - Page 8 BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN changes) thus to the PV Heatern jeopardize their safe operation and can cause considerable damage. • Because of this it is not allowed to make changes or repair attempts to the PV Heaters. AE assumes no responsibility, if damage due to a change or a repair attempt at a PV Heater arises.
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Page 9: Warning Instructions In Or On The Equipment
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN Warning instructions in or on the equipment The sticker is found in the interior of the equipment right next to the connections for the PV-modules. Below the meaning of individual symbols and texts from the top to the bottom: •... -
Page 10: Scope Of Supply
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 3 Scope of Supply Packing List PV Heater DCLV contains: Stk. Designation Type No. PV Heater 401R1K5 The enclosed set contains: 34468 2-polar plug part 17062 3-polar plug part 17064 4-polar plug part 34410 Combination screws M4x16 13968... -
Page 11: Structure And Function
In case of an existing lightning protection system a lightning protection specialist has to evaluate, as to how far the complete system must be connected with the PV Heater DCLV in the lightning protection. Installation suggestions for the complete system... -
Page 12: Configuration Of The Photovoltaic System
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN Configuration of the photovoltaic system Disturbance or damage to the equipment and danger of damage because of high voltage. ⇒ Never connect photovoltaic-modules in series connection. ⇒ Maximal voltage of 50 V and maximum current of 30 A per MPPT input to be noted unconditionally. -
Page 13: Equipment And Functional Description
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN Equipment and functional description PV Heater DCLV uses the power generated from the solar cells for generation of hot water with the help of a screw-in heating element integrated into the hot water tank. A connection of up to 9 modules is possible on low voltage level. As hereby a voltage of 50 VDC is not exceeded, the PV Heater DCLV can be installed even by persons, who have no knowledge on electro technical systems. -
Page 14: Internal Connections
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN Display Element ON (green blinking 90% on): Equipment is active WARN (yellow): Insulation error. The LEDs 1-3 display an error code. ERROR (red): The LEDs 1-3 display an error code. 1. Error code to be determined (see para. 8, page. -
Page 15: Installation
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 5 Installation Danger to life because of possible lightning. ⇒ Installation should not be carried out during a thunderstorm. WARNING Material damages because of inappropriate installation. ⇒ The screw-in heating element must be assembled before equipment installation by an expert in heating systems in the warm water storage tank. -
Page 16: Pv Heater Dclv To Be Assembled To Water Storage
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN PV Heater DCLV to be assembled to Water Storage The hot water storage tank must be correspondingly filled with water. ON/OFF switch must remain OFF (0). 1. Screw M5 on the upper side of the housing to be loosened with the screw driver. - Page 17 BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 4. Ring (Inner housing) to be turned in such a way, that the screw holes match with the thread bores of the screw-in heating element. Notch (arrow) must lie in the center between two threaded bores. Image 10 5.
- Page 18 BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 6. The four accompanying screws M4x16 are to be placed and tightened over a cross. Image 12 7. The six pin plug of the cable of the screw in heating body is to be inserted pair wise in the connector X5, X7 and X9.
- Page 19 BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 8. The main sensor cable (Type PT1000) is to be plugged into connector X14 located in the upper right of the housing. The connector X15 below provides optionally a second (pin 1+2) and third (pin 3+4) external sensor to be connected.
- Page 20 BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 11. Insulation to be removed 11 mm from the photovoltaic string cable. 12. Plus and Minus of the string cable with the help of the integrated polarity tester on the PCB to be checked. Green LED (arrow) glows: Alignment plus and minus match.
- Page 21 BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 15. Attach string cable with cable ties to the case. Cut off the long ends of the cable ties. 16. Check secure fixing of the string cables! Image 19 17. If the integration is desired in a LAN, connect using a network cable.
- Page 22 BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 18. Hook in housing cover to the pins of the device frame and fold up. Image 21 19. Attach the housing cover above with the enclosed screw. Image 22...
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Page 23: Optional Web Connection
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 20. Switch on the device on the switch at the bottom left. Under assumption that solar power is available, the following happens: (1) The two LEDs above left will light up for 5 seconds. (2) All 6 LEDs will flash with decreasing frequency rotating in a clockwise direction (running lights) -
Page 24: Optional Control On Enable Input (X3)
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN Optional control on ENABLE input (X3) 5.4.1 Location on board Image 24 5.4.2 Properties • Needed voltage 10-24 volt • Electricity requirement Max. 20 mA • Polarity arbitrary 5.4.3 Operation ⇒ Enable use of the ENABLE input on connection tool (see Chapter 6.8, page 28). ... -
Page 25: Configuration With Advanced Energy Connection Tool
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 6 Configuration with advanced energy connection tool Damage caused by incorrect settings possible. ⇒ Changes to the default values can be carried only by a heating specialist. Here, the relationship with the existing heating system must be observed. CAUTION Note: A shorter life span of the immersion heater is to be expected at higher set temperatures... -
Page 26: Configure Network Connection Pv Heater With Dchp
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN Image 25 Configure Network Connection PV Heater with DCHP This method should be used preferably. Check mark DHCP is set. Static IP, Subnet mask, and GateWay are set automatically, if not already done. 1. Enter the desired values. 2. -
Page 27: Direct Connection Of Pv Heater - Windows-Pc
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN Direct Connection of PV Heater - Windows-PC Note: Direct connection is not working with Windows XP or earlier! The direct connection allows you to configure PV Heater over a PC without a network. 1. Switch off PV heater. 2. -
Page 28: Enable Switch
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN Where PV heater is in operation, the relay is on. This function could be used for example, to turn Operation off the primary heating during the operation of PV heater If in case of "Temperature threshold" specified "lower" temperature is gone below, the relay switches on. -
Page 29: Float Through
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 6.12 Float Through The check mark in this field must be set when the unit is used in a water heater. The "output tempera- ture" indicates up to which temperature AE PV heater remains switched on. -
Page 30: Monitoring Portal Ae Sitelink (Refulog)
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 7 Monitoring Portal AE SiteLink (REFUlog) General Information AE SiteLink is an internet-based monitoring portal. With your login information, you can monitor your PV Heater from any freely accessible Internet access worldwide. With the two external temperature sensors 1 and 2 for example, the course of charging the storage tank are described in detail. - Page 31 BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 2. Sign in under http://aesitelink.com/ or register here when needed. A detailed description of AE SiteLink is located in the download area advanced-energy. 3. Press “Add plant”. A screen appears with plant data that must be filled in. 4.
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Page 32: Maintenance And Repair
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 8 Maintenance and Repair ⇒ Function control of LEDs: See chapter. 5.2 point 20, page 23. ⇒ Check threaded hole of the heating rod annually for leaks. Get heating expert in case of leakage! ⇒ If necessary, remove dust from air vents. ⇒... -
Page 33: Case Of Error
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 9 Case of Error Determine the error code "WARNING" LED "Warning" lights up for 10 seconds and is off for 20 seconds. 1. While LED "Warning" lights, count how many times LED1 flashes and note (Hundreds digit). 2. - Page 34 BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN Name Description Possible Measures Measurement of the sensor 3 If sensor 3 available? Over temperature sensor 3 is above the regular Cable break? measurement range contact service If sensor 4 available? Measurement of the sensor 4 deactivate sensor cable Over temperature sensor 4 is above the regular break?
- Page 35 BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN Name Description Possible Measures Failure of the secondary Secondary switch error 2 Contact service switching element in heating circuit 2 Failure of the secondary Secondary switch error 3 Contact service switching element in heating circuit 3 Heating element 1 high Circle 1 of the heating element Check contacts with high impedance +50%...
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Page 36: Accessories
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 10 Accessories About AE the appropriate temperature sensor with the item number 0034916 is available. The two external temperature sensors 1 and 2 can be uses, for example, to monitor the course of the storage temperature in detail in the AE SiteLink portal. -
Page 37: Dismantling And Returning
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 11 Dismantling and Returning The dismantling takes place in reverse order as the installation. Carefully repack the PV heater DCLV in case of return under warranty. We recommend you to use the original packaging. Image 29... -
Page 38: Disposal
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 12 Disposal Dispose of the packaging and parts replaced in accordance with the provisions of the country in which the device was installed. Do not dispose of the appliance with the household waste! Dispose of the internal battery disconnected to a battery collection point. -
Page 39: Technical Data
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 13 Technical Data Technical data PV Heater DCLV Art. No. 401R1K5 ELECTRICAL DATA Recommended max. PV Power 2,7 kWp Heat output 1500 W MPPT Range 18 … 42 V DC Start Voltage 16 V Maximum DC Voltage 50 V... -
Page 40: Contact
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 14 Contact Questions regarding errors or technical problems please contact: Service-Hotline: +49 7123 969-202 (on working days from 8:00 -17:00 o'clock) Email: service.aei-power@aei.com You should have the following information ready • Exact description of the error. • Nameplate data •... -
Page 41: Certificates
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 15 Certificates The EG declaration of conformity is available on the homepage for download of AE http://www.advanced-energy.com. -
Page 42: Warranty
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 16 Warranty CERTIFICATE of WARRANTY for PV heater We hereby provide a warranty that, if the PV heater breaks down or suffers from a malfunction, we will exchange it on the terms outlined below: Duration of the warranty: 2 years The AE manufacturer's warranty shall commence upon the PV heater first being commissioned. -
Page 43: Notes
BA_AE_PV Heater_V02.6_EN 17 Notes... - Page 44 All information without guarantee. Technical changes and errors reserved. AEI Power GmbH Uracherstraße 91 D-72555 Metzingen / Deutschland Tel: +49 7123.969 202 Fax: +49 7123.969 302 02 www.advanced-energy.de Art.No.: 0034956...